Job Posting: Assistant DTM / TMP

Caltrans: California Department of Transportation • Eureka, CA • 2d ago

Assistant DTM / TMP

Department of Transportation

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in the preparation of Transportation Management Plans, the preparation or review of Temporary Traffic Related Design Plans, Specifications and Estimates during contract preparation for projects on the State Highway System. Incumbent will also provide support to construction on traffic handling related issues. The incumbent may serve as a team lead and/or work independently on assigned projects as well as represent Work Zone Operations in project reviews/meetings. Incumbent may also assist in intergovernmental and encroachment permit application reviews.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the professional integrity of recommendations based on proper use of engineering principles and interpretation of departmental polices related to transportation management and traffic handling. Errors in judgment and/or decisions could affect public safety or result in tort liability for the Department.

Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.

For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1656 Union St., Eureka, Humboldt County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Incumbent will work in a climate controlled setting under artificial lighting. Incumbent may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat or cold. Periodic travel is required for fieldwork and training. Incumbent may be required to work overtime and perform site visits in rural areas without facilities.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining‑unit contract provisions.

The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full‑time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of the Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well‑rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long‑term travel and can be located throughout the state.

In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.

Minimum Requirements

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of and the ability to become an expert on the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Incumbent must demonstrate the principles of traffic engineering, the purpose temporary traffic control devices and the importance of a temporary traffic control system. Ability to use Microstation and various other computer programs to prepare temporary traffic handling plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) packages for highway construction projects. Incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the contract administration process and typical means and methods for various items of work that are considered when preparing the temporary traffic control PS&E package and an understanding their purpose in the contract documents. Knowledge of the Caltrans CADD Users Manual, Plans Preparation Manual, Project Development Procedure Manual and contract components as described in the Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Incumbent must have the ability to analyze engineering work that is complex and broad in scope. Knowledge of State of the art principles and standards of transportation facility selection including the transportation engineering process for development of transportation facilities; traffic analysis including capacity, level of service and safety; and engineering economics. Must have effective communication and analytical skills to make sound judgments and decisions; even in situations with risks and uncertainty. Must have strong organizational skills.